Don Gaspar Bridge

The Don Gaspar Bridge, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, brings Don Gaspar Avenue over the Santa Fe River, between Alameda and E. De Vargas Streets. It was built in 1934. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]

Don Gaspar Bridge
LocationDon Gaspar Ave. crossing over the Santa Fe R. bet. Alameda and E. De Vargas Sts., Santa Fe, New Mexico
Coordinates35°41′06″N 105°56′22″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1934
EngineerE.B. Van de Greyn
Architectural stylePueblo
NRHP reference No.02001163[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 16, 2002

The bridge's design introduced, to the area, use of reinforced concrete to make a thinner, more appealing appearance. Its layout was designed by state bridge engineer E.B. Van de Greyn.

It has also been known as El Puente de Los Conquistadores.[2]

Is it included in the Don Gaspar Historic District?

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